Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Midway is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Midway differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midway
Making ends meet is harder in Midway
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (19%), more than twice the Florida rate. Food insecurity (30.6% vs 16.8%) and housing insecurity (27.2% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 32.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity, asthma and diabetes run high in Midway
47.3% of adults have obesity, vs 31.9% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have asthma (11.9%), vs 9.4% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.4%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Midway runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Midway adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (32.2%), vs 24.7% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.5%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Florida figure falls outside Midway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Midway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #544 of 636 in Florida. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 43% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Midway’s median household income is $63,381; among the 9,631 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Midway compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.5% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.8% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.3% of Midway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Midway adults…
Midway runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Midway residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
How Midway adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Midway runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Midway
No hospital or community health center in Midway itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Midway; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Midway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Midway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | C− | 47.3% | 16.4% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Midway adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Midway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Midway is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Midway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Midway | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%20.8–29 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.6–16.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17–22.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.3%42–52.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.9–45 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.3–35.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.6–27.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6–8.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.4–15.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%13.2–20.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%22.9–32.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.7–13.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.1%39.3–49.1 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%10.9–18.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.3–84 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.5%43.2–49.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.1–88.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.5–80.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.9–71 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%74–84.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.4–18 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.2%28.5–36 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.6%27.8–33.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.2%24.5–29.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19%16.8–21.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.1%14.6–17.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.3%29.5–35.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.1–38.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%14.8–20.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.7–19.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7–9.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.2–13 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.2–7.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Midway
Is Midway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #544 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Midway?
CDC estimates 47.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 42% and 52.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Midway?
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Midway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Midway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–18.1%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Midway more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Midway.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.